The AIVC Conference 2026 will take place September 30 – October 1, 2026 in Incheon, Republic of Korea. Now in its 46th year, the international event will be held jointly with the 14th TightVent Conference and the 12th venticool Conference.
The conference is organized by INIVE (International Network for Information on Ventilation and Energy Performance) on behalf of the AIVC (Air infiltration and Ventilation Center), TightVent and venticool in collaboration with the Korean Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) and the Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems (KIAEBS).
The AIVC Conference 2026 will feature a mixture of presentations selected from the call for papers & topical sessions as well as invited contributions, all organized into well-prepared and structured sessions aligned with the conference theme and topics. In addition, the event will include an exhibition from industry, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with leading partners showcasing innovative solutions and technologies.
Themed “Innovations in Smart Ventilation and IEQ for Resilient and Adaptive Buildings” the conference topics include:
Smart ventilation and IEQ (Indoor environmental quality)
- Sensor-based real-time IAQ monitoring and control systems
- Integration of ventilation with smart building management systems (BMS)
- Whole-building energy modeling to evaluate IEQ strategies
- Application of innovative materials for smart ventilation and IEQ enhancement
- Occupant-responsive ventilation strategies
- Innovative HVAC systems for enhanced energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact
- Impact of smart ventilation on health, comfort, and productivity
- Inspection, monitoring, maintenance, reliability and durability of ventilation systems
- Standards, policies and legislation
Building and ductwork airtightness
- Measurement techniques for building and ductwork airtightness
- Innovative sealing materials and construction practices
- Effects of air leakage on HVAC performance and energy use
- Long-term performance and durability of airtight construction
- Airtightness requirements in building codes and regulations
Ventilative cooling ‐ Resilient cooling
- Climate adaptation and urban resilience through sustainable cooling
- Performance evaluation of ventilative cooling in various climates
- Integration of ventilative cooling in zero energy buildings
- Occupant perception and satisfaction of IEQ
- Standards, policies and legislation
